CRIM

A community is facing increased crime rates and social unrest. The local government plans to implement strict laws that restrict personal freedoms to restore order. From the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching, which principle should guide the government's approach?

• Subsidiarity

• Solidarity

• Human Dignity

• Preferential Option for the Poor

In a neighborhood with high unemployment, a large corporation is planning to build a factory. The factory promises jobs but has a history of poor working conditions and low wages. Based on the principles of CST, what should the community advocate for?

• Immediate acceptance of the factory for job creation

• Government subsidies for the factory

• Negotiation for fair wages and safe working conditions

• Community investment in small local businesses

A criminology student volunteers at a juvenile detention center and notices that many youths lack educational opportunities. Which CST principle supports the argument for educational programs within the detention center?

• The Universal Destination of Goods

• The Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

• The Preferential Option for the Poor

• The Promotion of Peace

A criminology professor is asked to advise on a policy that aims to reduce recidivism by integrating former inmates into society. Which CST principle would best inform a policy focused on rehabilitation and reintegration?

• Subsidiarity

• Solidarity

• Social Justice

• Human Ecology

During a criminology lecture, a student proposes a surveillance system that monitors every citizen to prevent crime. From a CST perspective, what is a significant concern with this proposal?

• Cost of implementation

• Technological reliability

• Invasion of privacy and human dignity

• Effectiveness in reducing crime rates

A criminology student is writing a thesis on the impact of poverty on crime. Which CST document might provide valuable insights on the connection between economic conditions and social justice?

• Rerum Novarum

• Mater et Magistra

• Populorum Progressio

• Evangelium Vitae

In a case study, a city faces a dilemma: to clear out a homeless encampment that has become a site of illegal activities. From the perspective of CST, what should the city prioritize in its decision?

• Immediate removal of the encampment

• Development of housing and support services for the homeless

• Increasing police presence

• Implementing stricter laws against homelessness

A criminology graduate is working on a policy to address human trafficking. Which CST principle emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue from a moral standpoint?

• Solidarity

• Human Dignity

• Social Justice

• The Promotion of Peace

A community program aims to prevent youth crime by fostering family and community participation. Which CST principle does this program align with?

• Subsidiarity

• The Dignity of Work

• Family, Community, and Participation

• Care for God’s Creation

A criminology researcher is studying the ethical implications of using AI in predictive policing. Which CST principle would provide a critical framework for this research?

• The Common Good

• Social Justice

• Human Dignity

• Subsidiarity